Founded in 1986, The Upper Room is a non-profit family resource center located in Derry, NH. We offer programs for individuals, parents, teens and young adults. Our staff, volunteers and board members are committed to improving people's lives and encourage your participation and referrals.
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Snow Policy
- When Pinkerton Academy has a delay, all of our programs start at 10 am.
- When Pinkerton closes in the morning, we do not hold in-person programs.
- If school cancellations happen in the afternoon, we will announce closing evening programs by 2 pm.
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Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Contact
Phone: (603) 437-8477 x110
Safety Guidelines
The Upper Room is currently following a mask optional protocol. Read policy update. If you have been exposed to COVID-19, please follow the updated CDC guidelines, and seek advice from your medical provider.
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The Upper Room Food Pantry
Mondays 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (back entrance)
The Upper Room
36 Tsienneto Road, Derry, NH
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Join a class, workshop or group to discuss the things that are going on for you as a parent.
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Positive Solutions Series for Families (ages 3-6)
3-Part Workshop Series
Live Online with Pam and Maria
Wednesday, March 8, 15, and 22, 2023 from 6:00-8:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Learn strategies to strengthen adult-child relationships and help manage challenging behaviors.
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Crossroads of Parenting and Divorce
1-Day Workshop
In Person at The Upper Room with Brenda and Donna
Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cost: $80 (includes book)
Focus is learning to protect your child's well-being by keeping them out of the middle.
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To register call Michelle at (603) 437-8477 x122
Parent Education is a service of The Upper Room's Family Wellness Program.
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Kinship Navigation
Free support for kinship caregivers. Includes resources, case management, groups and support for those raising a family member's child. For more information call (603) 437-8477 x126
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Parent & Caregiver Online Cafe: Raising Teens Group
Virtual on Zoom - FREE
Wednesdays
6:00 - 7:00
Parents, join us weekly for parent and facilitator led support and discussion about topics affecting those raising teenagers.
Upcoming Topics:
March 8 and 15: Adolescents struggling with anxiety and depression
March 22 and 29: Adolescents and substance misuse
April 5 and 12: Navigating School
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CONNECT Parent/Child Activity Group
Derry Public Library
Friday, March 17 - St. Patrick's Day Craft
11:00 am - Noon
FREE Drop-ins are welcome!
Parents and caregivers, bring your children (ages 0-6) for a kid-friendly craft, story, snack and play time. Meets every third Friday in the lower-level meeting room.
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Teen Information for Parenting Success (TIPS) Group
at The Upper Room
Wednesdays
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Are you pregnant or parenting (up to age 24)?
Join this FREE group and get access to parenting education, connections, support, and resources such as food, diapers and clothing.
Drop-ins and children are welcome! For more information call (603) 437-8477 x111.
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Expressions! NEW!
Creative Series for Teens
at The Upper Room
Wednesdays, March 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2023
3:00 - 4:00 pm
FREE All supplies included!
Get creative with us after school. Choose one or all of the following sessions:
March 1: Clay Creations - using air-dry clay that can be glazed after.
March 8: Pictures of Lives - multi-media sculpture of your life's flow.
March 15: Succulent Garden - make you own to take home and write some poetry.
March 22: Group Painting - design and paint a project for display at The Upper Room.
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Vaping and Your Health Workshop
at The Upper Room
Wednesday, March 8
3:30 - 4:30 pm
FREE
We are offering two separate workshops (one for middle school students and one for high school students), where participants will learn the risks of vaping, and how to break the habit and replace it with healthier options.
To register, call (603) 437-8477 x114.
Offered every second Wednesday of the month through May.
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Family Ties - Inside Out Teen Group
Virtual group for teens with an incarcerated parent
First and third Tuesdays of the month
March 7 and 21, 2023
4:30 - 5:30 pm
FREE confidential group for teens ages 14 – 19 who have a parent who has been incarcerated. In these virtual support groups, teens and their caregivers can feel supported, offer understanding to others, process feelings, and learn how to cope with them.
To register call Brenda at The Upper Room 603-437-8477 x111.
Click here to view similar groups for other age groups and caregivers.
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Phases Course - Drug and Alcohol Education
at The Upper Room
An educational drug and alcohol course for teens, to explore habits, use and lifestyle and how that relates to long-term health and choices.
Call (603) 437-8477 x114 for dates and to learn more.
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Take Control Course - Conflict Management for Teens
at The Upper Room
A course for teens that explores ideas to manage conflict, and understand reactions to challenging situations, anger, frustration and more.
Call (603) 437-8477 x114 for dates and to learn more.
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Become an Upper Room Auction Sponsor or Donor!
The Upper Room's 22nd Annual "Rockin' to the 80's" Auction will be held November 3, 2023 at The Tupelo Music Hall.
Below are ways you can support this fundraising event.
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Employee Appreciation Day - March 3
The Upper Room celebrates the gifts and assets that the staff bring to the workplace each day.
Summer Fun at The Upper Room
Stay tuned for summer cooking classes for children and parents, as well as a teen cooking class.
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Granite State Driving School
at The Upper Room
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April 21, 2023 to June 16, 2023 Must be 16 years old by July 21 2023
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June 20, 2023 to July 27, 2023 Must be 16 years old by Sept 20, 2023
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July 31, 2023 to September 4, 2023 Must be 16 years old by October 31, 2023
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Anna Willis Memorial Scholarship
This $500 scholarship is being offered to a student in Salem, Derry, Londonderry, Windham, Pelham High schools who exemplifies character. The student must possess leadership roles, volunteerism, and academic strengths.
To Apply: Complete the application using space to explain how volunteering benefits both the people who volunteer and the communities they serve in.
Deadline: Applications will be accepted through April 14, 2023, reviewed by our scholarship committee, and notification to selected applicant will take place by May 13, 2023.
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FREE Volunteer Tax Preparation
Need help with taxes?
Check into Volunteer Provided Tax Preparation for low-income people. Appointment required. Call 866-444-4211
Saturdays only January 28 - April 1 from 10 am – 3 pm
Salem High School, 44 Geremonty Drive, Salem, NH.
See flyer for list of what to bring.
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Youth Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This 6-hour training gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents (ages 6-18) who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.
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